Family of Norman Sanders launch his ashes on final journey home from Australia

As a former Yorkshire coal miner who moved his young family to Australia decades ago, Norman Sanders achieved much during his 89 years but he never bought the yacht he had always wanted.

What he couldn’t manage in life his family have tried to grant him in death.

Mr Sanders, who was born in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire, worked in Australia as a public servant and his growing family — now tallying three children, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren — took over his life.